7 Reasons Why You Should Visit Bordeaux

November 3, 2015

7 Reasons Why You Should Visit Bordeaux

A new travel post was much needed, especially since I relaunched LB a couple of weeks ago. I’d love to be able to share more of those with you, however, my student budget kind of limits this category to a certain extent… If you’re a student, too, you know what I’m talking about. Anyhow, let’s get straight into it. As you might already know from earlier posts here and here, I have been to Bordeaux recently.I must say, it’s really what it’s known for, Paris’ little sister. If you love Paris, you’ll love Bordeaux. To help you get a feeling for the city, I have jotted down 7 reasons why you might consider Bordeaux for you next city trip.

The Size

Bordeaux somehow resembles Zurich, at least their sizes are very similar, which is something I really liked. Everything lies within walking distance. Maybe it’s because I hate public transport, maybe because I am always a little confused by big metropoles, I just prefer smaller cities. Places where you can walk from one point to the other and don’t have to bother about getting to the next subway station, switching lines or the smell of fried chicken and other fast food choices. Plus, strolling through the city by foot gives you a better orientation and can also lead to new discoveries here and there…

The Architecture

You probably know what I mean by looking at the pictures below. Bordeaux is absolutely stunning. There’s no single building, that does not fit in. Just none. My boyfriend told me, that the reason for the buildings looking so much alike is that Bordeaux was a major harbour hot spot and wanted to impress the people from overseas. Therefore, the facades of all the buildings were renovated as to impress the visitors.

The Flea Market

Oh my, Bordeaux’s flea markets are amazing and so cheap! From one of my latest posts, you know that I found a super cool, leather bag, but there’s even more. Actually, I bought my whole halloween costume for 8 euros. I still can’t believe it.

La Boulangerie

There two pictures of Bordeaux’s best bakery shop down below. Once with a veiled women entering the bakery and once displaying the window with assortment of their daily produce behind. As the name propagates, it really is the bakery shop. Believe me or not, they have the best pain au chocolat you’ve ever tasted…

La plage du Cape Ferret

Bordeaux is very close to the sea. Less than an hour away there is a beautiful beach called plage du cape ferret, where you can enjoy the nice weather, taste some fresh oysters and sip on a glass of white wine. Also, here are some great spots for surfing. Anyhow, the sea is super close and more than worth a trip out of town!

The Wine

Bordeaux, does the name ring a bell? Yes, Bordeaux is known throughout the world for its wine. To be honest, I prefer Italian wine, but as with all the things, taste is very subjective. So, if you’re a lover of french wine and cheese, head to Bordeaux.

Money, Money, Honey

The last point is very simple yet so important. Compared to its big sister Paris, little Bordeaux is very affordable. A coffee will cost you about 1.50 to 2 euros, a main course at a restaurant around 10 euros. Nothing like Paris after all, huh? Even for us Swiss people, saving a penny here and there always comes in handy.